The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 27,300
€ 27,300
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 116i is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 120i.
116i
120i
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.4
170.2 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
120i
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.87 %
General
116i
120i
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
116i
120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
116i
134 hp
148 hp
120i
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
116i
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
116i
120i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
116i
22.87 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
120i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
116i
41 mpg
30 mpg
120i
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
393 mi
116i
557 mi
393 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
149.7 kWh
116i
109.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
